Colossians 1:9-14 For this cause we also, since the day we heard [it], do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated [us] into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, [even] the forgiveness of sins:
Sometimes when we Christians are going through difficult circumstances and we are waiting for breakthrough in a certain area, we may be tempted to believe that God doesn't really love us. We may even question whether we are cursed in some way and maybe not even saved from death, hell, and the grave. But none of that is true if we have believed in and declared Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior.Like Ruth, who was blessed to be the redeemed wife of Boaz and the grandmother of King David and in the line of Jesus, we are blessed as the bride of Christ, His wife, sons and daughters of God, kings and priests, destined to reign in this life and in the one to come. Do you really believe that? Can you be like Ruth and believe you are highly favored despite your background and circumstances? Can you believe like Peter and walk upon the water with the wind and the waves swirling all around you, howling in your ear? As Peter discovered, as long as he kept his eyes on Jesus and believed how much he was loved and favored, he was able to walk in supernatural power. However, the minute Peter looked at the wind and waves, he left his supernatural place and became a natural man again, limited by the laws of this natural world. And we all know what happens when natural men try to walk on water--they sink and they sink fast!
Do you know how precious, beloved, blessed, and favored you are? Do you know that God is no longer mad at you about anything? Do you know that there is no sin or condemnation in your life that was not dealt with at the cross? If you do feel any guilt or condemnation, it is not coming from God. God dealt with sin and the curse 2000 years ago when He laid it all on his beloved son, Jesus. Yes, circumstances in your life may be hard, the wind and waves may be coming against you with a vengeance, but do you know your Savior loves you and that He will enable you to rise above it all, to walk above the circumstances around you? If you need healing, He is the healer, if you need finances, He is your provider. If you need relationships restored, He is you reconciliation, if you need a job or position, He is the one who sends favor and good things our way.
In the book of Colossians, the Apostle Paul prayed for the church in Colosse to receive the full revelation of the knowledge of God and who they are IN HIM. Circumstances don't define the Lord or how He sees us, the Word does. The ultimate act of love He has shown us is sending His beloved Son to the cross.
Don't give up, fight the good fight of faith, and keep believing in the promises of the Lord, even if it seems to be taking forever. Concentrate on how much He loves you and how blessed you are. This may sound like foolishness to the world and to natural people, but you are not of this world nor are you a natural person--you are supernatural--a born-again child of God! It's a time for celebration, praise and joy from the Lord's people, the body of Christ, His bride, the sons and daughters of the Most High!
